This is my 3rd Champion generator over a 6 year period. Like most, I started out with the 4,000 watt model since it was a great value and could power everything in my 21' trailer, downside is that it is heavy and loud compared to inverter generators. Since most of our camping in Arizona is at high elevations (7,500ft - 9,000ft), we seldom need to run our 13.5 BTU air conditioner so I recently purchased the Champion 2,000 watt generator (black model) in hopes of running the microwave as well as run the Progressive Dynamics converter to charge the house battery. Sadly, I was disappointed when it failed to do neither at 9,000 ft and struggled at 1,200ft. I was hesitant on purchasing the 3,100 watt model for fear it would not be able to perform at high elevations since output is reduced by 3% for every 1,000 feet in elevation.

After seeing the new 3,400 watt model (100233), the extra peak and running wattage over the 3,100 watt model in the same small package and only 1 decibel louder at 59 decibels with the same great features, I ordered the 3,400 from P.E.D. The generator shipped on Monday and was received on Thursday. Once I could verify the carb code, I ordered the high elevation carb jet at no charge from Champion. After filling with 10W30 oil, I followed the 5 hour break in period instructions, drain and filled with fresh oil. I first tried the generator at 1,200 ft with my 900/1400 watt microwave which it ran in economy mode. Next, with the microwave off, I took the generator off economy mode, started the fan first and switched the ac to cool and the generator started the ac with no issues, (Carrier Air V w/hard start kit).

The following weekend I was able to test the generator at 7,500 feet and the generator performed flawlessly without the high elevation jet installed, charged battery, ran ac and microwave (did not run ac with microwave on). Now that I am confident my new 3,400 generator can power my trailer, I have sold my 4,000 and 2,000 watt generators and couldn't be happier. At only 80lbs and 59 decibels, the Champion 3,400 watt generator packs a powerful punch in a small package.

This is my 3rd Champion generator over a 6 year period. Like most, I started out with the 4,000 watt model since it was a great value and could power everything in my 21' trailer, downside is that it is heavy and loud compared to inverter generators. Since most of our camping in Arizona is at high elevations (7,500ft - 9,000ft), we seldom need to run our 13.5 BTU air conditioner so I recently purchased the Champion 2,000 watt generator (black model) in hopes of running the microwave as well as... more

Ray Recommends This Champion Product

Ray's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"This is my first time ordering from P.E.D. and could not be happier! The price was $150 less than their competitors, no tax and free shipping is a huge bonus. I purchased the generator from their online e-Bay store and it shipped on Monday and was received on Thursday. Very happy with the smooth transaction and delivery process. I would not hesitate to do business again with Power Equipment Direct."

Bought this after considering all my options. Because of the price I bought it. Got it home did the break in that it called for. The next day I plugged my trailer into it started and ran the ac fine. Went camping the following weekend. It was about 80 degrees out so we turned on the ac and went right to overload. So we managed the rest of the weekend without the ac. We called Champion on Monday and they said they couldn't help me I had to go to a service center. Called electric generators direct. They couldn't help or return my money so now I'm stuck with a $800 paper weight...

Bought this after considering all my options. Because of the price I bought it. Got it home did the break in that it called for. The next day I plugged my trailer into it started and ran the ac fine. Went camping the following weekend. It was about 80 degrees out so we turned on the ac and went right to overload. So we managed the rest of the weekend without the ac. We called Champion on Monday and they said they couldn't help me I had to go to a service center. Called electric generators... more

Cons:Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability

Zach Does Not Recommend This Product

Product Expert

Zach,

Thank you for the feedback regarding your generator. Based on the description of your experience, the issue might not be with the generator. When you tried to start the generator when you went camping, there may have been other items drawing power that caused the overload. You might want try turning your inverter/battery charger on the trailer off. If you still think the issue is with the generator, we've emailed a list of the service centers in your area.

As the folks at PED have responded, there may be other factors at play here. Did you happen to travel to a higher elevation? This can be a major factor. If you were referred to a service dealer, it is not because we cannot help you, it is because we want to help you. That is what we are trying to do. We need to recreate the issue to verify it. Once the issue is established, we can look for a cause. That is standard in the power equipment industry. You are by no means being left with a paperweight. Let's work together and get this figured out.
Thank you,
Brian Downs | Champion Power Equipment

Received this just prior to Irma's arrival and conditioned as instructed. Starts on the first pull and ran flawlessly for 4 days straight, stopping only to refill with gas. Powered the 12k btu AC, plus refrigerator and numerous chargers and lights. Literally saved our lives as the days wore on, and the temps rose into the 90's having AC and refrigeration was a godsend. At half the cost of the "major" manufactures I was initially suspect, however this is a quality well engineered and built machine. It is my intention to buy another one, and another Window AC, and cover the kitchen and living room when the next hurricane comes.

Received this just prior to Irma's arrival and conditioned as instructed. Starts on the first pull and ran flawlessly for 4 days straight, stopping only to refill with gas. Powered the 12k btu AC, plus refrigerator and numerous chargers and lights. Literally saved our lives as the days wore on, and the temps rose into the 90's having AC and refrigeration was a godsend. At half the cost of the "major" manufactures I was initially suspect, however this is a quality well engineered... more

Pros:Price, Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, High Quality

Paul Recommends This Champion Product

Paul's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"I've purchased from their pressure washer division before and was very satisfied. So when I questioned if they could get a generator to Southeast Florida 2 days prior to Irma, they made it happen. Pulled the order on Wednesday afternoon, shipped Fed Exp. and arrived on Thursday. Truly appreciate the can do attitude. Thanks to all, you made a hurricane bearable and it's after effects tolerable. Priceless."

After trying to start after getting it tried for a good 2 hrs to no avail. I called to get help with it to no avail. Let it sit overnight finally got it stated next day. Let set for 2 weeks and it started but it took a lot of energy. We have tried to get help from champion all they said was to choke it and hung up we may be saddled with a expensive generator that is so hard to start it may not be worth trying to get it started.

Pros:Quiet, Features, Light Weight, Easy To Store

Cons:Heavy, Difficult To Use, Unreliable, Bad Instructions

Tommy Does Not Recommend This Product

Product Expert

Tommy,

Very sorry to hear that you're experiencing starting problems with your generator. We're not aware of any problems with this model, so I would suggest going back through the owner's manual to make sure you're following the directions.

Champion states...Keep choke knob pulled out for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, press choke knob in
for up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to the lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start. Also, If the engine starts but does not continue to run
make certain that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.

I chose this generator because it was portable, quite and well priced. It also has enough power to run essentials during a power outage and larger power tools like mitre saws where the smaller portable generators may struggle.

Easy to start and change oil. It would be nice if it had an hour meter and motor oil included. $10 hour meter was easy enough to add myself though.

It's lightweight and compact. Which means the fuel tank and wheels are smaller than some may prefer.

Pros:Price, Quiet, Easy To Store, Light Weight

Cons:No hour meter, Small fuel tank

Kyle Recommends This Champion Product

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Kathryn R.Palm Coast, FL

Purchased 9/5/17

REVIEWED

SEP.

26

2017

The Salesman Made The Perfect Choice For Me

I had no problem changing the oil after the break in period. Had no problem starting. I have friends that will also buy this product.

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Features, Light Weight

Cons:Expensive

Kathryn Recommends This Champion Product

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Lee A.Spring Hill, FL

Purchased 9/5/17

REVIEWED

SEP.

15

2017

Started First Pull

Hoped to receive before Irma, but arrived right after. Followed directions on oil and gas. First pull started right up. Ran 13,500 btu on camper, water heater on camper, and refrigerator on camper all together.

Would buy again.

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, I'd Buy It Again, Light Weight

Cons:fuel gage

Lee Recommends This Champion Product

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Allen A.Thief River Falls, MN

Purchased 8/15/17

REVIEWED

SEP.

06

2017

Great Generator For Camping.

Great generator powers everything not all at the same time in my 30ft toy hauler. AC, microwave, TV, furnace and other small items. It is a little louder than a Honda, but not that much, quiet enough that you can hold a conversation standing right next to it. Easy starting, one pull, hot or cold.

I use two of these in parallel to power my food truck. They do a great job I am currently running commercial fridge, prep table, freezer, on-demand water pump, water heater, 13,500 btu A/C, vent hood, heat lamps, microwave and lights with a couple warming trays. WOW!!! it powers everything. The parallel kit with 120v 50 amp service is great.

My other option was the Honda eu7000 but only has 5500 running watts and ($4,000 price tag) and I needed min 6000w running. I added hour meters after break in and currently have 190 hours of use on each. I am going to buy another as a back up in case one of these goes down. All 3 with parallel kit for $2600 cant beat that at all. Could use a bigger tank as I run full load on both.

I use two of these in parallel to power my food truck. They do a great job I am currently running commercial fridge, prep table, freezer, on-demand water pump, water heater, 13,500 btu A/C, vent hood, heat lamps, microwave and lights with a couple warming trays. WOW!!! it powers everything. The parallel kit with 120v 50 amp service is great.

My other option was the Honda eu7000 but only has 5500 running watts and ($4,000 price tag) and I needed min 6000w running. I added hour meters after... more

This is an awesome product for the price at HALF the cost of it's famous competitor. I HIGHLY recommend the champion.

Pros:Quiet, Price, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again

Henry Recommends This Champion Product

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Lance M.Central, LA

Purchased 9/5/17

REVIEWED

NOV.

09

2017

Great Option For Dry Camping/tailgating!!

I purchased two of these along with the parallel kit to run a 50amp service for my camper. It works exceptionally well. We tailgate where there are no hookups and two of these run my entire camper. 15kBTU and 13.5kBTU a/c units. They are very quiet and most importantly extremely fuel efficient. It will run 8 hours on one generator running only the 15kBTU a/c on less than one gallon.

Pros:Price, Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable

Lance Recommends This Champion Product

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Bruce H.Hernando, FL

Purchased 10/16/17

REVIEWED

NOV.

02

2017

Twins

Purchased two to replace a large generator after the recent hurricane in Florida. Now I can take one along when using our Fifth Wheel RV, tried it out and it fired the 13,500 AC unit without a problem while running some lights and the hot water heater. Did not try to run the microwave at the same time. This will be run in parallel when run at my home. Looked near and far and this was by far the best price.

I decided to replace my 10 year old Yamaha 2400 with something larger. The Yamaha never failed me, but it was at it's limit on watts. I chose the Champion 3100 because of all the good reviews. The setup was easy, the gen starts on first or second pull every time. After the 5 hour break-in period and oil change I decided to test the sound level as It was louder than my Yamaha.

I live on 26 acres, so I did the test as the manufacturer would in an open field area. Using a professional sound meter, I tested it on all 4 sides while on eco idle NOT at 25% load. The results were a little disturbing. While the sound levels at 7 meters (23 feet) on three sides were at 59 dBa, the sound level on the exhaust side was 63 dBa, a substantial increase. I guess Champion used the lowest value for their advertising. I then checked more precisely where the sound emanated from with the meter and it is mechanical noise from the engine escaping through the cooling ventilation louvers.

Further investigation revealed only a minimal amount of sound insulation on that side of the gen. Unfortunately, I don't think it can be remedied.

I decided to replace my 10 year old Yamaha 2400 with something larger. The Yamaha never failed me, but it was at it's limit on watts. I chose the Champion 3100 because of all the good reviews. The setup was easy, the gen starts on first or second pull every time. After the 5 hour break-in period and oil change I decided to test the sound level as It was louder than my Yamaha.

I live on 26 acres, so I did the test as the manufacturer would in an open field area. Using a professional sound... more

Pros:Price, Easy To Use

Cons:Noisier than advertised

James Recommends This Champion Product

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Rick O.East Hartford, CT

Purchased 9/20/17

REVIEWED

OCT.

11

2017

Great Generator

Great service. Generator was at my door 3 days earlier than expected. I will definitely purchase from here again. Really happy with my purchase. Champion 3100 watt generator.

Ran pretty much continuous for 8 days at my remote bear camp. Only time I shut it down was to change the oil every two days. Didn't miss a beat.

Pros:Price, Quiet, Light Weight, Reliable

Bryan Recommends This Champion Product

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Rick H.Coral Gables, FL

Purchased 9/5/17

REVIEWED

SEP.

26

2017

Came Through Bigtime During And After Hurricane Irma

So grateful for Electronic Generators Direct. They were able to get me this great generator FedExed to me just before Hurricane Irma hit. Big Box stores and all the other places were sold out or if they had any generators you would have to fight it out with the masses to get your hands on one. The price was excellent, the sales team was very helpful and concerned for our situation. Worked like a champ, running all the time for almost 10 days without power! Ran a portable air conditioner no problem so we could sleep at night 4 of us in one tiny room. Great on gas too!

So grateful for Electronic Generators Direct. They were able to get me this great generator FedExed to me just before Hurricane Irma hit. Big Box stores and all the other places were sold out or if they had any generators you would have to fight it out with the masses to get your hands on one. The price was excellent, the sales team was very helpful and concerned for our situation. Worked like a champ, running all the time for almost 10 days without power! Ran a portable air conditioner no... more

Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Store, Reliable

Rick Recommends This Champion Product

Rick's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

4/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"I can not tell you how grateful and thankful my family is to EGD for all their help, we survived almost 10 days without power thanks to this generator. The staff was excellent and concerned for us as the hurricane approached South Florida. Got this delivered to my front door in less than 3 days. God Bless!!"

This is the first generator I've ever owned. I honestly wanted a "higher end" model yet at this point I'm very pleased with this one. With my 34' camper I'm able to run the A/C, TV with DVD player, coffee pots and light without and reduction in power on an 85 degree day, not bad at all!

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable

Patrick Recommends This Champion Product

Patrick's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"The salesman/consultant was very knowledgeable helping me select the correct unit for my needs."

Bought this product and it arrived the day before IRMA hit us. Not as silent as a Yamaha but WAY more quite than a traditional generator.

Only thing I would really like is more fuel capacity. I was about to order one for my mother for the next hurricane but noticed a $84.90 price increase since last week. Supply and demand I guess. But this increase in price will have me price comparing on the internet instead of just making a purchase from Power Equipment Direct.

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, Quiet, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:ank

Huston Recommends This Champion Product

Huston's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"I already did. I was very pleased when it arrived as scheduled the day before hurricane IRMA struck Florida. Paid for 2nd day air and FedEx delivered."

The machine works just fine: it starts when I pull the cord it runs all the electrical equipment I need it to.What more can I say? I've only had it a couple months and have apx. 20 hrs on it, get back to me in six months or so.

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again

Daniel Recommends This Champion Product

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Marc K.Santa Fe, TX

Purchased 6/27/17

REVIEWED

AUG.

18

2017

Nice Machine - But Not A Strong Performer

After reading the specs and reviews I though this generator would be sufficient to power the 15,0000 Btu A/C on my trailer. It is not. With everything else turned off it can start the A/C, but can not run it at a sustained level (at sea level).

It is a fine product though and if your load requirements are WELL within the spec range of the machine, then the value is there. I would not recommend if you are near the threshold.

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, High Quality

Cons:Heavy, Performanc

Marc Does Not Recommend This Product

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Bruce E.Milan, IL

Purchased 7/17/17

REVIEWED

AUG.

09

2017

Champion Inverter

It ran one ac unit for 2 days but it will not run my ac no more disappointed. My have to get a 2nd unit & parallel hook them up. Not sure why it worked for 2 days & not anymore.

I bought this generator for my RV and it is better then advertised. It is quiet and it runs my a/c (13,500) without a hitch.
Please do not spend your money on the red ones this one is just as good and just as quiet if not quiter.
THANKS CHAMPION For a great product!!!

Recently purchased a 30' Jayco trailer. I mainly camp in areas where a generator is needed. I researched several of the "TOP" brands. Fortunately for me Electric Generators Direct was having a sale on the Champion 3400 watt gasoline generator, so I opted to purchase two! along with the Champion 100319 Parallel Cable kit. When I received the generators in just a few short days. Filled with the recommended level of oil. (NOTE) I overfilled first one and after starting noticed the motor bogged significantly. Drained to the proper level and it idled just fine! Put the generators and parallel kit to the test 2 weeks ago, on a 3 day trip. Everything performed great!!

Easy start up, be sure to choke on start-up. Ran on economy mode, very quiet!! as a HONDA. I powered the refrigerator, heater, T.V., DVD player, as well as a small coffee maker that pulls 700 WATTS! and the microwave. "ALL" at the same time. NO surge of power, slight bog of generator, then return to smooth idle on economy mode. So far very impressed!!

One thing I also added myself was "2" re-bar ground rods, minimum of 12 gauge wire. One for each generator. I was having a problem with the GFCI in the camper tripping. This solved the problem. Heading out again this weekend on a 4 day trip hope to start up the A.C. This is good equipment people!!!

Recently purchased a 30' Jayco trailer. I mainly camp in areas where a generator is needed. I researched several of the "TOP" brands. Fortunately for me Electric Generators Direct was having a sale on the Champion 3400 watt gasoline generator, so I opted to purchase two! along with the Champion 100319 Parallel Cable kit. When I received the generators in just a few short days. Filled with the recommended level of oil. (NOTE) I overfilled first one and after starting noticed the motor... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Price, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:NONE YET

Russell Recommends This Champion Product

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Michael P.Gatesville, TX

Purchased 4/5/17

REVIEWED

APR.

28

2017

Excellent Generator!

My generator was delivered in 4 days. I added oil, gas and it started on the second pull. I ran it through the five hours break-in in accordance with Champions instructions using various electrical loads up to 1500 watts.I changed the oil to 10w-30 synthetic and hooked it up to the 15000 btu A/C on my unit.

With the money I saved by buying this generator over a similar sized "red or blue" brand, I equipped my A/C with a Micro Air Easy Start and it started the system multiple times in the ECO Mode and barely increased the engine speed.
I now have about 30 hours on this generator and it performs perfectly.

My generator was delivered in 4 days. I added oil, gas and it started on the second pull. I ran it through the five hours break-in in accordance with Champions instructions using various electrical loads up to 1500 watts.I changed the oil to 10w-30 synthetic and hooked it up to the 15000 btu A/C on my unit.

With the money I saved by buying this generator over a similar sized "red or blue" brand, I equipped my A/C with a Micro Air Easy Start and it started the system multiple times... more

Pros:Quiet, Price, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable

Cons:None

Michael Recommends This Champion Product

Michael's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Great website with the necessary information to make an informed purchase."

My generator fired right up after adding oil and fuel, 1st pull. The break in process was great! able to fire up my 11,000 btu a/c on my popup while running lights and fridge, No problem! It is pretty quiet running wide open and very quiet in economy mode! Definitely worth the price!

At least it's perfect now, will report back in a few years of running it?!?! We bought this for our Rpod 179. It will run the AC and anything else. Seems to have plenty of watts to handle it. I do like the variable speed option. With that, when not loading it's wagon, the generator runs very quiet. It's not bad wide open either, just not as quiet. I don't think it will ever be a sound issue. It's light enough to pick it up and put in the back of the truck, but some lesser guys might need some help with it. Like I said, it does what we want now, and if it will just last forever I'll be happy! Also, Electric Generators Direct is the bomb! Very good people to deal with.

At least it's perfect now, will report back in a few years of running it?!?! We bought this for our Rpod 179. It will run the AC and anything else. Seems to have plenty of watts to handle it. I do like the variable speed option. With that, when not loading it's wagon, the generator runs very quiet. It's not bad wide open either, just not as quiet. I don't think it will ever be a sound issue. It's light enough to pick it up and put in the back of the truck, but some lesser guys might... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Price, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:none so far

Paul Recommends This Champion Product

Paul's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Great service, honored a sale price that had expired by mistake. Good People."

It starts and runs my 13.5k generator in economy mode (I do have a hard start cap $30). Will run my air conditioner and my microwave. I chose not to get the electric start, but the instructions say to unplug everything before starting. Starts with one pull.

I received the 100233 generator two days prior to the promised date. It was very well packaged. Upon removal from the carton I filled it with the recommended oil and fuel and on the third pull the generator was off and running. The instruction manual did not have a procedure for breaking for the 100233. I followed what another reviewer had said he obtained from calling Champion's customer service department. Essentially, I ran the machine for the first hour with no load, letting the engine idle in the economy mode. The second hour had about a 25% load, the third around a 50%, and the fourth somewhere around 75%. During the fifth and final hour of break-in I varied the demand. Than I changed the oil as recommended.

I found that the generator would power the air conditioner and microwave at the same time with lights on in my trailer. It also powered my chop and circular saws with no problem. However it did not power my portable compressor which has a high demand for starting. I wasn't surprised at this because if the compressor is plugged into an extension cord into a house circuit it will not start. I also found the Champion to be reasonably quiet.

So far I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this product.

I received the 100233 generator two days prior to the promised date. It was very well packaged. Upon removal from the carton I filled it with the recommended oil and fuel and on the third pull the generator was off and running. The instruction manual did not have a procedure for breaking for the 100233. I followed what another reviewer had said he obtained from calling Champion's customer service department. Essentially, I ran the machine for the first hour with no load, letting the engine... more

Got this to replace one that was stolen. Had a Honda 3000. This Champion generator works just as good as the more expensive Honda. Maybe a little louder but still a great generator that does the job. Runs my 13.5k air conditioner with no problems.

Pros:Price, Quiet, Easy To Use, Easy To Store

Bruce Recommends This Champion Product

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Bill B.La Quinta, CA

Purchased 11/22/17

REVIEWED

DEC.

13

2017

Great Power For The Dollar

I have a Yamaha 2000 watt genny for camping, etc., but wanted this one for a second home in earthquake country strictly for emergency use. It puts out a third more power than the Yamaha and was about $200 less. It may or may not last for years of use like the Yamaha, but for the little use (hopefully!) it will get here, that doesn't matter. It starts first pull the few times I've used it and has a smart way to change the oil with a drain hose that really simplifies the task.

Another cool feature is the heavy duty wheels and big fold-out handle which makes this heavy puppy easier to move around. My Yamaha has neither. Wish this one had a fuel gauge or even a float indicator, and was a tad quieter but these are nitpicks I like the way it runs (and looks) a lot.

I have a Yamaha 2000 watt genny for camping, etc., but wanted this one for a second home in earthquake country strictly for emergency use. It puts out a third more power than the Yamaha and was about $200 less. It may or may not last for years of use like the Yamaha, but for the little use (hopefully!) it will get here, that doesn't matter. It starts first pull the few times I've used it and has a smart way to change the oil with a drain hose that really simplifies the task.

"These guys were great to work thru. The genny got here actually a couple days early and was tucked safely out of view on our back porch because we were out at the time. I needed a couple of small bolts for it (due to my own error) and they shipped them to me right away when I called and explained what had happened."

I've waited to write this review until I had the chance to really test the generator out with my 29 ft trailer. When we use it, we are out in the middle of nowhere and we run it for at least 10-12 hours a day. The first weekend it worked well for the most part but there were two times when it didn't want to start back up again. I stopped turning it off to refuel because of this. In the end it worked out fine. This first trip we didn't need the air conditioning so I didn't need to worry about that.

The second summer weekend is when we ran into problems. I have a 13,500 BTU unit (the standard size for a regular trailer and the one they advertise it will run) and this thing won't start the AC unless I turn off all the other breakers in the trailer. Apparently there are a few circuits that draw some power that keep it from being able to start without tripping the breaker on the generator. The surge in power required for starting is too much for the generator but once the AC is running then I can flip the other breakers back on. The second time I used it I also found out that I could not push the choke all the way back in or it would cut off. So, I ran it on half choke all weekend. When they say to turn the fuel off and let the generator run the gas out of the lines, they mean it. I called and talked to a Tech that agreed with my assessment that the carburetor needed to be cleaned. I did this and it works well now. I will run the gas out every time now. Not only that, there is a drain line at the bottom of the carburetor (easily accessed) that I will use every time also. Lesson learned but worth sharing.

I know many people who have Honda generators and have zero problems but I didn't want to spend that kind of money. As little as I spent on this generator I'm willing to tolerate these issues. Despite the challenges I would buy it again.

I've waited to write this review until I had the chance to really test the generator out with my 29 ft trailer. When we use it, we are out in the middle of nowhere and we run it for at least 10-12 hours a day. The first weekend it worked well for the most part but there were two times when it didn't want to start back up again. I stopped turning it off to refuel because of this. In the end it worked out fine. This first trip we didn't need the air conditioning so I didn't need to worry... more

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Carburetor performance, Performance starting AC unit

Kenneth Recommends This Champion Product

Product Expert

Kenneth,

It is very dangerous to refuel your generator when it is still running. You should always turn off the generator before you refuel.

Unlike some of the other reviews I read, this generator does not start the Dometic unit on my camper. Fuel capacity could be better. I have not gotten an answer whether installing a hard -start kit would guarantee that it would start the roof top unit.

Pros:Price, Quiet, Easy To Use

Cons:Heavy, should be 3800-4000 watts maybe

Landon Recommends This Champion Product

Product Expert

Landon,

Thank you for the feedback. I would suggest contacting an RV dealer in your area that is familiar with Dometic AC units. They should be able to provide you what is required to start your rooftop AC.

The price, quality and function is great! However we got this to use in national parks where they need to be really quiet below 60db and this said it was but is way too loud. We heard a Honda 3000 and it was considerably quieter, although way more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for. Disappointed in the noise level but it works fine to run air conditioner and other items in camper.

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, Features, Easy To Store

Cons:Loud

Shannon Does Not Recommend This Product

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Brian T.Santa Fe, NM

Purchased 5/28/17

REVIEWED

JUN.

26

2017

Sweet Generator

Works my account in camper, that's all I wanted. Thanks. Everything else is just a bonus.

I just bought two of these little gennies. They arrived in excellent shape. After unpacking, reading some of the manuals and adding oil I fired them up and ran them for about 30 minutes. They were quiet and the output was a slick 120 volts on my meter. I was actually very impressed with the workmanship and the layout of the controls. They started very easily and were relatively quiet. I think I will be very pleased with them. Time will tell on longevity but I feel confident they will perform well. One thing I would change. I wish Champion would offer an (simple and affordable) extended run tank setup. The ones online are complicated, expensive and not too practical for most folks.

I just bought two of these little gennies. They arrived in excellent shape. After unpacking, reading some of the manuals and adding oil I fired them up and ran them for about 30 minutes. They were quiet and the output was a slick 120 volts on my meter. I was actually very impressed with the workmanship and the layout of the controls. They started very easily and were relatively quiet. I think I will be very pleased with them. Time will tell on longevity but I feel confident they will perform... more

Still hard to say the over all quality of this unit. I bought it to run the AC on my RV trailer and it will run everything but when it comes to the AC it shuts down trying to start my AC. So I am not satisfied with my brand new good looking generator.

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, Easy To Store

Cons:wont start my RV AC.

James Recommends This Champion Product

Product Expert

James,

Please keep in mind this is this a very common issue. In most instances, a hard start kit can be added to your RV AC unit. I would suggest contacting the mfg of your AC, they might have some recommendations for you.

Bought this generator for emergency use and thankfully have not had to put it to the test other than test runs w/ light loads. I can say that ordering through PED was hassle free and went without a hitch. The generator arrived quickly and was well packed. The initial set up was easy, pretty much just added oil and gas. I appreciated very much the giant quick start chart. I'm pretty sure the generator started on the first pull, if not the second, So far very satisfied.
It's a little to early to recommend this product as it has not provided any real service yet and has not withstood the test of time

Bought this generator for emergency use and thankfully have not had to put it to the test other than test runs w/ light loads. I can say that ordering through PED was hassle free and went without a hitch. The generator arrived quickly and was well packed. The initial set up was easy, pretty much just added oil and gas. I appreciated very much the giant quick start chart. I'm pretty sure the generator started on the first pull, if not the second, So far very satisfied.
It's a little to early... more

Started on second pull. Quiet. Have only run hand tools so far. Barely accelerates in economy mode. Pleasantly surprised at how light it is. Glad I didn't buy a cheaper open frame. Would have been too loud. I plan to add an hour meter.

Pros:Quiet, Price, I'd Buy It Again, Exceeded Expectations

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Bob B.Roseville, CA

Purchased 4/6/17

REVIEWED

MAY.

01

2017

Good Product, Paid Way Too Much From Seller

Nice product, But paid way too much. Feel like I got ripped off on price.

Cons:Expensive

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Phillip V.Sammamish, WA

Purchased 7/5/16

REVIEWED

JUL.

27

2016

Solid And Reliable

Purchased this unit to be self contained when touring with a 21' Trailer away from full hookup sites. Performed well in 90-95 degree weather over the course of 7 days. Powered 13,500 BTU Dometic Brisk II Air Conditioning Unit with ease.

Easy start, quiet operation, convenient carry handles and wheeled trolley. Fuel tank size could be improved for longer operation between fueling. Additional use will confirm features over the next few months. If the current performance continues, I would strongly recommend this product.

Purchased this unit to be self contained when touring with a 21' Trailer away from full hookup sites. Performed well in 90-95 degree weather over the course of 7 days. Powered 13,500 BTU Dometic Brisk II Air Conditioning Unit with ease.

Easy start, quiet operation, convenient carry handles and wheeled trolley. Fuel tank size could be improved for longer operation between fueling. Additional use will confirm features over the next few months. If the current performance continues, I would... more

Pros:Features, Quiet, Price, Easy To Store

Cons:Smaller Fuel Tank

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Thelma S.Buckley, MI

Purchased 11/9/16

REVIEWED

NOV.

30

2016

Love It, Nice & Quiet!

Love the generator, it fired right up, runs everything in the camper and best of all it's quiet. The price is way less then the popular quiet generator on the market and I would put the sound level in econo mode right there with it. You can stand right next to the Champion and still carry on a fairly normal conversation without having to yell at each other. I have been around Honda generators quite a few times and could just could never make myself part with that much cash to own one. It was much easier to justify the price of the Champion.

Love the generator, it fired right up, runs everything in the camper and best of all it's quiet. The price is way less then the popular quiet generator on the market and I would put the sound level in econo mode right there with it. You can stand right next to the Champion and still carry on a fairly normal conversation without having to yell at each other. I have been around Honda generators quite a few times and could just could never make myself part with that much cash to own one. It was... more

Pros:Price, Quiet, Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations

Thelma Recommends This Champion Product

Thelma's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Generator was shipped very quickly and it was a very nice unit to boot. Totally exceeded my expectations. Very well satisfied."

When it arrived, the box looked as if it had been roughly handled. Opened it to add oil & noticed air cleaner cover was broken. I could not get it started. Got no communication back from you, so I went to Champion in Santa fe Springs, Ca. Around back, Juan told me to bring it in. He stopped what he was doing, couldn't start it either & opened it up and found the control module dislodged & partially unplugged. As if it had shipped upside down awhile.replaced the broken part, fired it right up & thanked me! It has worked great ever since! Quiet, economical, fires right up, just what I wanted!

When it arrived, the box looked as if it had been roughly handled. Opened it to add oil & noticed air cleaner cover was broken. I could not get it started. Got no communication back from you, so I went to Champion in Santa fe Springs, Ca. Around back, Juan told me to bring it in. He stopped what he was doing, couldn't start it either & opened it up and found the control module dislodged & partially unplugged. As if it had shipped upside down awhile.replaced the broken part, fired it... more

Rick Recommends This Champion Product

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Rick,

Sorry to hear about the issues you we having. Looking back in the order notes, you received an email response about the issues you were having. An an online retailer, warranty work is provided by your local servicing dealer. Glad to hear your issue was resolved quickly.

This is as quiet as a Honda. I like that all the controls are on one side. Have not used it much other than to test. Fits nicely in an RV jockey box. I like the 30 amp RV plug, you can adapt to anything.

Pros:Easy To Use, Price, Quiet, Features

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Craig B.Vail, AZ

Purchased 10/7/16

REVIEWED

NOV.

22

2016

15k Btu Ac

Bought this unit to run my Coleman Max 15K BTU cooler on my trailer. I went through the recommended break-in process before attempting to run the AC unit but was very disappointed when I finally plugged it in and it tripped it. Tried several times with no luck. After doing some research I learned that these newer Coleman units (trailer is a 2016) do not come from the factory with a start-up capacitor installed (only a running capacitor). I talked to the manufacturer and they recommended one. $27 and about 5 minutes to install and now the generator starts it just fine. Still bogs down pretty hard when it's switched on but it doesn't trip.

Can't speak for the units durability but if it does it's just for the years to come I'll be very happy with the purchase. Paid $850 delivered from PowerEquipment Direct.com

Bought this unit to run my Coleman Max 15K BTU cooler on my trailer. I went through the recommended break-in process before attempting to run the AC unit but was very disappointed when I finally plugged it in and it tripped it. Tried several times with no luck. After doing some research I learned that these newer Coleman units (trailer is a 2016) do not come from the factory with a start-up capacitor installed (only a running capacitor). I talked to the manufacturer and they recommended one.... more

Pros:Price, Easy To Use, Quiet, I'd Buy It Again

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AlWinter Park, FL

REVIEWED

NOV.

07

2016

Product Is The Best, Actually Better Than I Expected

Only had this item for 3 months but working fine so far.

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Reliable, Easy To Store

Cons:Heavy, Expensive

Al Recommends This Champion Product

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Dale R.Olympia, WA

Purchased 8/25/16

REVIEWED

SEP.

17

2016

Great Product

I've only had a chance to try our new Champion generator out once, and it worked perfectly. It started for the first time on the second pull. After warming it up a bit, I plugged my RV into the 30 amp outlet and turned my A/C unit on. The generator handled the load very well. The same went with running the microwave oven. I would recommend anyone with an R/V with 30 amp cord to give this generator a try.

First time buyer from Generator Direct...Very happy with this company and my generator. Its very quiet and capable of running my trailers 1500w AC + other electrical devices. Love that it comes with the rv ready 30w plug and it's light enough that I can lift it into the box of my truck. Just wish it's fuel tank was a little bigger, but for the price I'm one happy camper!

Well worth the money. Started first pull out of the box and still starts first pull every time. Also this generator is very quiet. If your looking for a nice generator and don't want to pay the price of a Honda, this is it. Very happy with my purchase.

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Marvin C.Knoxville, TN

Purchased 11/27/16

REVIEWED

JAN.

17

2017

Starts And Runs Good

Have not used it on a trip yet, but have started it and run it with a load. Worked great.

My wife and I recently bought a fifth wheel trailer for camping, and we needed a generator for those time when we were going to boondock. After scouring reviews, we had an opportunity to see a Champion Generator in action, and loved it. So we threw caution into the wind and purchased a Champion of our own. What a great choice! Very easy to setup, and started on the first pull. Ran everything in our trailer without an issue (just had to figure out the starting order that's all). Very quiet, not that heavy (Should have two people to lift it, but I was able to take it from the bed of my truck no problems. Good gas consumption, and it already has the 30w plug so trailer plugged in without and adapters. All in all, very satisfied!!!!!

My wife and I recently bought a fifth wheel trailer for camping, and we needed a generator for those time when we were going to boondock. After scouring reviews, we had an opportunity to see a Champion Generator in action, and loved it. So we threw caution into the wind and purchased a Champion of our own. What a great choice! Very easy to setup, and started on the first pull. Ran everything in our trailer without an issue (just had to figure out the starting order that's all). Very... more

Pros:Price, Quiet, Light Weight, High Quality

Cons:Could Use A Fuel Gauge Backlight

Shawn Recommends This Champion Product

Shawn's Experience With Electric Generators Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Just a great experience. Super fast shipping and delivered on what was promised."

It runs everything in my camper. AC and Microwave were the things I wanted it to run and it does. Only one at a time,but that's fine. My AC is a 15,000 BTU. Haven't had a chance to run it at higher altitudes yet. Hope it works as well there.
Over all I'm pleased with the performance,Would be nice if it were a touch quieter.

Got my new 3400 Champion, put oil & gas in and it started on first pull. Left next day camping I use it about 5 hours a day and am very happy, noise level is about the same as a Honda as one was next to me only thing different is mine cost less than half. GREAT buy for the money .